Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Readdu.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our reading comprehension game platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted)
Profile Information: Display name, avatar, bio, preferences
User Content: Chat messages, friend requests, game activity

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Game Data: Scores, statistics, achievements, progression
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clickstream data
Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our gaming service
Process your account registration and authentication
Enable multiplayer features and matchmaking
Track your progress, achievements, and leaderboard rankings
Process virtual currency transactions
Send important updates about your account and our service
Improve our platform and user experience
Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

4.1 Other Users

Your username, avatar, level, and stats are visible to other players
Your profile can be viewed by friends and matched opponents
Leaderboard rankings are publicly displayed

4.2 Service Providers

Hosting providers (server infrastructure)
Email service providers (notifications)
Analytics providers (usage insights)
Content APIs (reading material sources)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

Passwords are hashed using bcrypt encryption
HTTPS encryption for data transmission
Secure database storage
Regular security updates and monitoring
Access controls and authentication

Note: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to certain data processing activities
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@readdu.com or via your account settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

Personal information is deleted within 30 days
Anonymized game statistics may be retained for analytics
Legal obligations may require longer retention periods

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality (login sessions)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings
Analytics Cookies: Understand how you use our platform

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

See our Cookie Policy for more details.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Services

We integrate with third-party services for content:

News API: For current news articles
Wikipedia API: For educational content

These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting a notice on our website
Sending an email to your registered address
Displaying a notification in your account

Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us:

Email: privacy@readdu.com
Address: [Your Address]
Data Protection Officer: dpo@readdu.com

14. Consent

By using Readdu.com, you consent to this privacy policy and our collection and use of your information as described.